Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

I went off roading the other week and now my engine is all brown....whats a good way to clean it up? And how about underneat on the chasis? I heard simple green..any other ideas?

2007-10-19 13:13:12 · 6 answers · asked by diggerm82 3

2007-10-19 13:11:58 · 12 answers · asked by cmeier1983 1

2007-10-19 11:59:39 · 1 answers · asked by Ro Ro 1

2007-10-19 11:57:40 · 6 answers · asked by breeze1 4

Driving my 2001 Impala the check engine lite came on. Took it to my Auto Part store and they put it on the computer. I got P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected what does this mean???

2007-10-19 11:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by blkmaverick100 1

i have a 2006 chevy express van and at 6000 mi the cel came on do i need the conector and code or is it a simple reset button. i did check the truck over and fluid levals are fine i change oil every 3000 mi there is no misses in the engine and the gas cap is always put on right and tight.

2007-10-19 10:51:09 · 4 answers · asked by triminman 5

I apologize, I just went down to the basement to look at the tires with my Dad and they are 215/60 16's, NOT 225/60 16's. If this makes any difference? He said they should be fine. (not saying he is a master tire tech...that is his opinion...)

2007-10-19 10:37:58 · 4 answers · asked by Just Me 7

140,000 Miles. Just recently replaced the timing belt 1,000 miles ago.

2007-10-19 10:15:20 · 6 answers · asked by kiddab24 2

The backlight of my speedometer is green and one of the bulbs are broken, I wanted to know where you can buy replacement bulbs and if I can get different colors like blue. Does anyone know where I can get different color replacement bulbs for the backlight of my speedometer?

2007-10-19 09:59:17 · 3 answers · asked by Karen A 1

I own a 92 pontiac bonneville SSE v6. While driving in interstate AC started to blow hot air, turned it off for .5 h, seemed ok afterwards. Next day I noticed squeaky noise, compressor's pully seems to stop for a sec and then goes on. AC off, sound still present. AC on, cold air. Mechanic said compressor needs to be replaced. AC IS cooling now, only noise is present, not loud though, but I can see belt stop for a sec. Could it be something else goin on?

2007-10-19 09:55:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-19 09:38:06 · 7 answers · asked by david c 1

The cable will pay out and the spare hangs on the T-bar that secures it to the car. I accessed the nut under the carpet and cranked it with the lug wrench. That extended the cable under the vehicle about 2 feet but did not lower the spare more than a few inches.The spare hangs down about 5 inches but it won't slide down the cable any farther. The cable is payed out about 2 feet beyond the T-bar. I can retract and pay out the cable but the T-bar will not slide down the cable any farther. There isn't enough slack to turn the T-bar and slide it through the spare. I have yanked on it as hard as I can. help!

2007-10-19 08:22:50 · 2 answers · asked by nicomp 4

I Believe Diesel engine is more powerful than petrol .. then why is the difference ????

2007-10-19 08:14:19 · 7 answers · asked by hurricane k 1

When a car repair shop calls and gives me an estimate to fix my car, is it rude to question the charges, e.g. "Gee, you want HOW MUCH for that part?, I can get it for much less at the local auto parts store".

Does that just piss them off, and affect the quality of work?

2007-10-19 07:53:45 · 19 answers · asked by It's the hair 5

2007-10-19 07:18:03 · 26 answers · asked by BobDanzig 1

he removed the heating cell and told me that its useless and only new cars have them or something. anyways the car doesnt make a rattling noise anymore but was the heating cell important?

2007-10-19 07:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The belt thats on the side of the engine makes a constant squeeky noise every time it rains or is very humid? can u fix that your self?

2007-10-19 07:01:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

We finally got it to start but it won't stay running. Replaced the spider injectors,fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump and fuel filter. Runs very rich and choppy with a loud engine knock. Gas comes out of exhaust. When it first died I was driving it and it just quit. No signs, had just put in gas the day before. Don't know why its running so rich or what the noise is. Trying to pay off loan so I can just get rid of it for parts. Any ideas on what the problem may b? We've hit a dead end with a brick wall. Please serious answers only. Selling not an option til paid off dealerships wont pay more than about 500.00 4 nonrunnig vehicle. Need to make it run to sell it and pay to off loan. Thanks for any help.

2007-10-19 06:51:27 · 4 answers · asked by Taz 2

I have an old Honda Prelude. I went away on business for four months, and my wife never started it up. Now it won't start, but it also won't move when I put it in Neutral to push it for towing purposes. It is an automatic transmission. Any suggestions?

2007-10-19 06:42:10 · 9 answers · asked by Daryl P 1

I am going to get new plugs for my car to increase efficiency and for more power. I know it is the best upgrade i can do, but i know it will help my car. I am looking into getting iridium spark plugs and can get Bosch, NGK, Champion or Autolite. Which is the best brand to buy? thanks

2007-10-19 06:41:40 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan L 2

Is there a site that can walk me through auto repair, such as a water pump on an 94 Ford Windstar?

2007-10-19 06:40:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff M 2

I'm In CA I had auto repairs done and the company is out of business. How can I recoup or file a complaint against the owner in case he opens a business in another name? He gave a year warranty. Is there anything I can do I paid a lot of money to have eletrical work done

2007-10-19 06:11:58 · 3 answers · asked by T D 2

2007-10-19 05:43:53 · 6 answers · asked by John B 1

2007-10-19 05:37:15 · 7 answers · asked by hhiii_1999 1

Whenever I drive my car, and step on the breaks, I notice that my car seems to wobble and shake a little bit, and when I try 2 back up 2 parallel park or something, it feels like my back wheel wants 2 fall off or something can anybody please tell me whats going on and if I need 2 get my breaks fixed or replaced, how much am I looking at I drive a 2001 chevy cavalier I'm a full time college student and I work part time and don't have much money to spare so I need 2 know what I'm looking at

2007-10-19 05:26:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a leaking celiling, but i was just wondering how long does it have to dry out before you can fix the celiling?

2007-10-19 05:18:43 · 16 answers · asked by under_line 2

The floor on my car had some rust holes.I cut out the rusted parts out,grinded everything to the bare metal.Now i need to cover the holes with some 3 mm thick steel plate.What should i use to bind it?I have an arc welder and i have pop rivets (blind rivets) It has to be one of these two optiones.
Not so sure,since wikipedia sais "Blind rivets are often avoided for critical structural joints because they generally have less load carrying capability than solid rivets. Furthermore, because of the mandrel they are more prone to failure from corrosion and vibration." Which one should i go for?Welding or riveting?Any other tips?

2007-10-19 04:45:58 · 7 answers · asked by Art Vandelay 1

I just recently bought myself a Type-S and it's time for me to change my oil. I had an accord before so I was using conventional oil, about 4 1/2 quarts and I always picked up a filter from Honda. Does anybody have any recommendations on which synthetic oil to use and any specific oil filter? I've been thinking about using Royal Purple. Anybody know the typical amount of quarts a Type-S takes?

2007-10-19 04:42:38 · 8 answers · asked by accordtrnsheads 2

have a 1989 volvo station wagon it was running fine till today (the check engine light is on and the service light goes on and off..for about 21/2 weeks). I road the gas tank bone dry and it died!! I know big surprise. so I got about two gallons of gas in the car! and.. it starts and dies..so i pumped the gas pedal and tryed a few more times to let the gas flow through..well it starts and dies every time I press on the gas and when the car runs for a minute or so the car goes putttt puttt pop puttt and all the lights light up and it dies any ideas what this may be???
I get answers like this:
you have air in fuel injection lines.
might have burnt out the fuel pump. as for the other things I

thing you need to take in and get worked on. i am sad to report that you may have messed up your fuel pump.

will a pour in fuel line cleaner at least make it drive?

2007-10-19 04:42:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-19 04:27:10 · 4 answers · asked by tony_acps 1